EGLE geologic‑resources unit flags workforce pressures, upgrades WAT and readies for geothermal, hydrogen and carbon storage EGLE’s Geologic Resource Management Division told legislators it faces staffing shortfalls and growing workload from water‑withdrawal reviews, geothermal and carbon storage proposals; the division highlighted upgrades to the Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool (WAT), orphan‑well plugging with IIJA funds and an EPA grant opportunity for Class VI carbon storage readiness.

EGLE's Geologic Resource Management Division is grappling with a staffing crisis while navigating new regulatory challenges in water management, geothermal energy, and carbon storage.

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